Abate
To subside; to reduce
Abdicate
To step down from a position of power or
responsibility
Abridge
To shorten; to condense
Abstinent
Refraining from an activity or from the consumption of something, especially alcohol.
Abysmal
Extremely bad; appalling.
Accolade
An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.
Acrimonious
(Typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
Acumen
Having the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, often in a specific field like business or politics.
Quaint
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Omnipotent
(Of a deity) having unlimited power.
Opress
To burden someone with cruel or unjust authority, restrictions, or power, making them feel controlled, hopeless, or unable to have freedom.
Adulation
Excessive admiration or praise.
Affable
Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Affinity
A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.
Affluent
(Especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Aggregate
A whole formed by combining several separate elements.
Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness.